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Hello everyone, pretty recent member here at BP with lots of questions about the 203k loan from the FHA. I was wondering how long the process it is to get started with the loan approval and everything. Im looking into...
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Multiple Questions in here.My girlfriend and I are looking to begin our real estate investing career. We currently rent an apartment and are either considering a Duplex or a single family home. My preference is duplex...
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I have an unfinished ADU (space above garage) that I plan to finish into a studio apartment. It's almost a blank slate. There is a wall framed for the bathroom, one light fixture and one or two power outlets. I hav...
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Has anybody ever had a problem with getting a lender to answer the phone or respond via email?
I am starting to see a trend with the loan officers that I have solicited.
It is very difficult to get them to respond ...
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I work a lot with people buying investment properties. These are savvy people that have excellent credit and usually have options when it comes to money for closing.
I am often surprised by the way these same people...
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Do "Yellow Letters" have to be yellow paper with red ink hand written messages to the seller to ensure a call back?
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My tenant wants to buy my house through a lease to own or seller financing deal. Anyone have any suggestions. It would most likely in my opinion be a owner financed deal. But I don’t know where to start researching if...
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I have learned that having the right tools can not only save you time, but you can do things you thought were impossible. When I say tools, I am broadly including processes, chemicals, machines, etc. What are some gam...
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I thought it would be fun to start a thread where we can share our craziest fix-and-flip stories, biggest "oops" moments, and the golden nuggets of wisdom we've picked up along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro o...
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Hi BP members! I’ve been a member of BP for a while now but have finally said enough is enough, it’s time to invest.
I am currently a land use and zoning attorney in New York and have always had a passion for real e...